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retaliate
[rɪˈtælieɪt]
📖 Definition
v. to do something harmful to somebody because they have harmed you first; revenge
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A boxer delivering a counterpunch after being hit
💬 Example Sentence
The country threatened to retaliate against the trade sanctions.
📝 Word Roots & Related
retaliation n. retaliatory adj.